Instructions:

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.

Add the marshmallows to the butter, stirring constantly until melted.

Remove from heat and stir in the cereal and salt (optional) until well-coated.

Transfer the cereal mixture to prepared pan and press down firmly.

Cool for 30 minutes and cut into 6 large bars.

Take 3 of the white airhead pieces and cut in half lengthwise. These 6 pieces will be used for the 6 shirt collars.

Place each white airhead strip at the top of each Rice Krispies bar lengthwise, bringing the ends downward to form a “V” to resemble a shirt collar. In the middle of each bar, up at the top, fold it in half, so it looks like the back of a shirt collar.

To make the ties, take your colored Airheads and with scissors, cut out the shape of a tie. You will only be able to get one tie out of each piece of candy. Do not discard the leftover pieces- you will need them for the tie knots.

Place each tie on top of each bar.

With the leftover pieces, cut out small diamond shapes that match the color of each tie. Place the tie knots on top of the tie and gently press down.

Congratulations Graduates!

Some interesting facts:

Graduation ceremonies began in Europe in the twelfth century.

In the United States, graduations are celebrated at almost any age or level of education...Kindergarten, Middle School, High School, etc. Outside the US, graduation ceremonies are restricted to college level degrees.

Throwing a cap in the air started at the Naval Academy in 1912. Prior to 1912, graduates were required to serve two years in the fleet as midshipmen before being commissioned as Navy officers, so they still needed their hats. The class of 1912 was commissioned at the time of graduation and received their officers hats. The graduates were free to toss their caps and not worry about getting them back. Now tossing the cap is symbolic of ending of a chapter life.